You may include the following in your anecdotal notes:
- Student name.
- Date.
- Time.
- Setting.
- Specific actions/behaviors observed.
- Teacher's response to the behaviors.
Why would a teacher use anecdotal reporting?
Anecdotal records inform teachers as they plan learning experiences, provide information to families, and give insights into identifying possible developmental delays.
Why do we use anecdotal notes?
Anecdotal notes are used to record specific observations of individual student behaviours, skills and attitudes as they relate to the outcomes in the program of studies. Such notes provide cumulative information on student learning and direction for further instruction.
